MITCHELL, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan University, Orthopedic Institute (OI), and Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital (SFSH) have recently formed a new partnership.
This collaboration ensures DWU athletes will have access to the best orthopedic sports medicine services in the region. It will also provide essential support to the DWU Athletic Training (AT) clinical staff and the Director of Strength and Conditioning at DWU, both crucial for helping athletes perform at their best and avoid injuries. Additionally, OI will provide sports medicine coverage at all home football games.
Brad Pfeifle, Vice President of Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine at OI sees great benefit in this collaboration. "Orthopedic Institute and Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital have a long-standing history of providing services and access to sports medicine staff for DWU athletes and AT faculty. We are proud to formalize this partnership and support the DWU community. That is important to us."
DWU president Dan Kittle looks forward to the new arrangement. "Orthopedic Institute has become such a respected member of the medical community in the region. The location of their clinic right here in Mitchell is a definite benefit to our students, employees and community supporters. We look forward to their professional expertise working with our talented Athletic Training staff."
Pfeifle is excited about this new chapter. "OI and SFHS are the original sports medicine providers in the region. With our clinic in Mitchell, we will be able to provide Dakota Wesleyan athletes with direct access to OI and SFHS experts daily." OI was on the sidelines for the first time for DWU football players at Dakota State University on Aug. 29 and will be at the first home game for the Tigers on Sept. 7.
About Orthopedic Institute
About Orthopedic Institute Founded in 1972, Orthopedic Institute (OI) is a leading independent physician group specializing in orthopedics and sports medicine in the Midwest. Located on the Avera McKennan Health main campus in Sioux Falls, SD, OI plans to move to a new office in Tea, SD, in early 2025. The practice has grown to include 22 physicians and over 225 employees across 14 satellite locations in South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa. OI empowers the private practice model to deliver efficient, compassionate, and high-quality care. Nationally recognized for extraordinary orthopedic care, OI proudly serves as the sports medicine provider for professional, collegiate, and high school teams. Learn more at OrthopedicInstituteSF.com.
About Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital
Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital (SFSH) is on a mission to provide service excellence to patients. Since 1985, SFSH has employed the best technologies and innovative procedures for patient treatment, including robotic-assisted surgical technology, high-field 3T MRI, and open upright MRI scanners. As a 5-Star patient-rated hospital according to the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Survey (HCAHPS), SFSH continues to set the standard for other Sioux Falls hospitals to follow. The independent owner philosophy enables SFSH to score high in patient satisfaction consistently. According to data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, nearly 90% of patients rate SFSH a 9 or 10 when rating their hospital experience. In addition to their top-notch surgical services, SFSH provides Sioux Falls Urgent Care for those unexpected health concerns, expert Physical Therapy to support recovery, and the dedicated primary care and family medicine expertise of Dr. Brad Hruby. SFSH is the Sioux Falls leader in innovative and personalized care. Visit sfsh.com to learn more.
About DWU
DWU is a private, liberal arts university associated with the Dakotas Conference of the United Methodist Church, that is rooted in four values: lifelong learning, leadership development, faith exploration and genuine service to others. For more information about Dakota Wesleyan University, go to www.dwu.edu.